Bizarre Ocean Creatures: The Hatchetfish Given the extreme depths to which scientists must go to find these frightful–and tiny–fish, little is known about the hatchetfish. A prime source of worldwide model envy,…

With over 72% of the Earth’s surface covered by salt water, the Earth’s oceans are home to 230,000 known species. And that’s with only 5% of the Earth’s oceans considered explored! In celebration of the vast unknown of the ocean, we present our favorite amazing facts about ocean animals:

Surrounded by a lagoon and barrier reef in the South Pacific Ocean, Bora Bora (loosely translating as “First Born” in Tahitian) is considered by many to be one of the top vacation destinations in the world. Though its exotic beaches may scream luxury, the island’s history is much more dynamic. For a time during World War II, the United States used Bora Bora as a military supply base.